What will I learn?

The Bachelor of Music degree in composition is comprised of a comprehensive range of courses including analysis, orchestration, counterpoint, compositional procedures and contemporary musical styles. Throughout their studies, students work with a faculty of distinguished composers and participate in master classes with well-known guest composers. Student compositions may be performed at quarterly Composers Forums, and seniors may have a composition read through and recorded by Ensemble 20 plus, the School's student new music ensemble.

Which department am I in?

School of Music

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$48,180.00 (40,65,137) per year

Student Health Insurance Fee - 800 Cost per term

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Lincoln Park Campus

2400 N. Sheffield Ave,

Chicago,

Illinois,

60614, Midwest, United States

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$48,180.00 (40,65,137) per year

Student Health Insurance Fee - 800 Cost per term

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Lincoln Park Campus

2400 N. Sheffield Ave,

Chicago,

Illinois,

60614, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Final Transcripts/Proof of Degree Completion - Admitted students are required to submit final secondary school (high school) transcripts and/or proof of degree completion (A-Levels, WAEC, CBSE, High School Certificate, etc.) before enrolling at DePaul. If your transcripts/secondary school exam results were issued in a language other than English - In addition to the original language documents, you will need to submit word-for-word English translations for all pages submitted. If your transcripts and/or secondary school exams results were issued by the school or testing agency in English, you do not need to submit additional translations.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.